10/13/2026
The Utah Developmental Disabilities Council is excited to introduce our Facebook community to UDDC Members throughout 2026. Each Month we will be introducing to you a Council member in our “Meet a Member” series. You will learn what they like to do for fun, how they got involved in advocacy, and so much more. Meet Sharon.
As a Supported Employment Program Administrator and Statewide Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Trainer with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Substance Use and Mental Health, Sharon has more than 25 years of experience serving marginalized communities. She is passionate about expanding access to competitive, integrated employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, mental health conditions, and co-occurring substance use disorders.
Sharon holds a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Certified Crisis Counselor. She actively contributes to more than 20 federal, state and local boards, councils, and committees. She is a certified trainer for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through the ADA Leadership Network and Rocky Mountain ADA Center. Sharon is also a certified trainer in Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) su***de prevention, and Mental Health First Aid to promote workplace and community wellness.
Beyond her professional commitment to disability and behavioral health, Sharon is a dedicated long-term caregiver for her mother with disabilities. She enjoys practicing yoga in the park, exploring local bookstores, tending to her outdoor fishpond, and attending heavy metal and punk music concerts.
